[Arbitration Act] To Prove Corruption Of The Arbitrator, It Should Be Evident From The Award Itself That He Tried To Curb The Course Of Justice

The LiveLaw article discussed the standard of proof required to establish corruption of an arbitrator under the Arbitration Act. It emphasized that to prove corruption, it must be evident from the arbitration award itself that the arbitrator attempted to obstruct justice. The court clarified that mere allegations are insufficient; concrete evidence within the award is necessary. This ruling aims to maintain the integrity of arbitration proceedings by setting a high bar for proving arbitrator misconduct. The decision protects arbitrators from frivolous accusations while ensuring that genuine instances of corruption are addressed.